This year, the Christiansburg Farmers Market is at Huckleberry Park, the third location in the last few years.

The Virginia Military Institute is preparing for a major leadership change as Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, the school’s first Black superintendent, will step down at the end of June. The Board of Visitors voted in February not to renew his contract — a decision Wins says he didn’t expect.

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is facing controversy after its Board of Visitors voted not to renew the contract of Superintendent Maj. General Cedric T. Wins. The decision has sparked debate, with some questioning whether race played a role, while others argue it was necessary for the school’s future.